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Karva Chauth: Political leaders, their spouses break the fast on moon sigh
Updated : 5 months ago IST
On the auspicious occasion of Karva Chauth, several prominent political leaders and their spouses across Uttar Pradesh and Delhi participated in the traditional rituals, breaking their fasts after sighting the moon on October 10.
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5 Restaurants Offering Authentic Navratri Delicacies in Delhi NCR
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 22: Celebrate the spirit of Navratri with a handpicked selection of restaurants across Delhi NCR, serving sattvic delicacies, festive thalis, and innovative a la carte specials to make your fasting days truly flavourful.
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"May this sacred festival bring new strength into everyone's life": PM Mod
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
During the course of nine days, devotees engage in fasting, singing devotional songs, and participating in traditional dances like Garba and Dandiya, creating a joyful atmosphere.
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Navratri 2025: From physical activity to balanced meals, experts suggest f
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Navratri is more than a festival. For many, it's nine days of devotion, celebration, and self-discipline through fasting. But in the midst of rituals, keeping the body nourished and energised can be a challenge. Nutritionists and wellness experts emphasise that mindful food choices, hydra
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Nepali Hindu women observe "Teej", sharing pain and anxiety
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Hundreds of fasting Hindu women thronged the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, paying obeisance to Lord Shiva, following the age-old tradition.
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Gujarat: Devotees throng Patan's Somnath temple durng Sawan
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
According to belief, worshipping Lord Shiva during Shravan helps devotees attain peace and relief from worldly troubles. The month holds deep spiritual significance, marked by fasting, chanting of Shiva mantras, singing bhajans, and performing Rudrabhishek, a ceremonial bathing of the Shiva
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Nepali Hindu devotees throng Pashupatinath temple as sacred month of Shraw
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Devotees in Kathmandu thronged Shiva temples on Shrawan Sakranti, the first day of the holy month of Shrawan. Women observed fasts and offered prayers for family well-being. The Pashupatinath Temple saw a major rush, as Hindus believe worshipping Lord Shiva during this month brings blessings
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Speakers of Himachal, Odisha, Sikkim and Rajasthan offer prayers at Ujjain
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Several devotees observe strict fasts, abstaining from grains and consuming only fruits, milk, and specific food permitted during fasting. Rituals are performed with great devotion both at home and in temples.
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"Make adequate arrangements to ensure Kanwar yatra routes are safe": Madhy
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In the Kanwar Yatra procession, Kanwariyas collect water from a river and carry it hundreds of kilometres to offer it to the shrines of Lord Shiva. Devotees across the country perform worship, fasting and pilgrimage dedicated to the Lord Shiva.
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Intermittent fasting matches traditional diets in weight loss benefits, st
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Intermittent fasting may be just as effective as traditional calorie-restricted diets for helping people lose weight, according to a comprehensive new review published in The BMJ.
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Uttarakhand government issues guidelines on sale of buckwheat flour
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Uttarakhand government issued strict guidelines regarding the sale of buckwheat flour, which is prominently used in fasting during Navratri.
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Nepal: Hundreds gather for mass prayer in mosque to mark Eid-ul-Fitr
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
One of the revered festival of the Islamic community, people observed it by reciting special Namaz and exchanging greetings with each other. The festival is celebrated after the conclusion of the dawn-to-dusk fasting during the entire month of Ramadan.
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